Lerato Molele, a well-rounded advertiser with broad work experience gained over nearly 20 years in the industry, has joined MetropolitanRepublic as Business Unit Director. “With her passion to work on brands that make a difference in South Africa and beyond, Lerato is an ideal fit with the MetropolitanRepublic team and its client portfolio,” said the […]
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MRF announces management changes
The Marketing Research Foundation (MRF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Johann Koster as CEO of the organisation. Johann will be spearheading the MRF’s upcoming MAPS initiative and working closely with existing and potential members. The MRF is an independent non-profit company, acting as the custodian and repository of research expertise for marketers and […]
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Weber Shandwick names Ipelegeng Thibedi Africa CEO
Weber Shandwick announced today the appointment of Ipelegeng (Ipi) Thibedi as the new CEO of its African operations. Weber Shandwick Africa, with offices in Johannesburg and Nairobi and more than 13 partners in Africa, is a growing network within the firm’s EMEA region, serving clients across a range of practice areas. Based in Johannesburg, Thibedi […]
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Danielle Sneiders to head HelloFCB+
HelloFCB+ has appointed Danielle Sneiders, a seasoned industry executive with 20 years’ management and operational experience, to head the agency. Results-driven and dynamic, Sneiders’ industry-specific skills set includes launch and extension, re-brand, strategy, product promotion, analytics, campaign development, implementation and integration. She started her career at Ogilvy Johannesburg in 1999 before moving to Net#Work BBDO […]
Continue readingMore TagHaveYouHeard signs 5 new accounts
Full-service agency HaveYouHeard, started 2020 with five new clients – Absa, Campari Africa, Jameson Global, Jeep Clothing and Trotters UK. The agency – which has offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg and London – has been appointed by Absa Retail Banking to address its influencer marketing strategy and implementation. Campari Africa has tasked it with similar […]
Continue readingMore TagCreative big hitter Tseliso Rangaka appointed Group Chief Creative Officer at FCB & Hellocomputer Johannesburg
Creative big hitter Tseliso Rangaka is returning as Chief Creative Officer to the agency where he started his career, FCB Joburg, also assuming responsibility for the creative output of its specialist agency partner Hellocomputer. A graduate of both Rhodes University and the AAA School of Advertising, Rangaka has spent his 21 years in the industry […]
Continue readingMore TagKevin Ndinguri appointed Managing Director at UM
Full service media agency UM has strengthened its local leadership team by appointing Kevin Ndinguri as Managing Director. With a decade of media strategy and digital experience as his base, the last year of which has been spent at UM Africa as Client Managing Partner, Kevin seamlessly moves into his new role with the full […]
Continue readingMore TagHelloFCB+ Wins Creative and Strategic Duties for The City of Cape Town
The City of Cape Town has handed HelloFCB+ the reins to its account after a hotly contested pitch that pit a number of Cape Town-based agencies against each other. “We’re absolutely thrilled to have been awarded the creative and strategic responsibilities for the City of Cape Town, and we’re looking forward to finding new and innovative […]
Continue readingMore TagThe MediaShop Johannesburg appoints Claire Herman
With two decades of media and advertising experience under her belt, Claire Herman has been appointed Media Operations Lead for The MediaShop’s Johannesburg office. “Most of my career has been spent within Media Agencies with a three-year stint in Media Research conducting studies that prove advertising effectiveness and ROI,” she says. “I am very passionate […]
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The new Board of Directors of the Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) for the 2019/2020 fiscal were elected at the 72nd Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 25th July at the AAA School of Advertising campus in Johannesburg – they are: Wayne Naidoo: Chair CEO Duke Group Boniswa Pezisa: Vice Chair Group CEO Net#work […]
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